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B A R I AT R I C S U R G E R Y
Benefits of weight loss surgery
Weight Loss Surgery
Losing weight can help you resolve or improve
the following obesity-related conditions:
Our multidisciplinary team provides
support before, during and after surgery,
to help you maintain your weight loss.
Migraines
57% resolved
Depression
Obstructive
sleep apnea
47% reduced
74%-98% resolved
The Bariatric Surgery team at Fletcher Allen
will help you determine whether you are a
candidate for surgery. Contact our office at
(802) 847-3330 for further information and
ask us to send you a health questionnaire,
which you can fill out and send back to us
for evaluation. Or visit us on our website at
www.FletcherAllen.org/weightlosssurgery to
download the questionnaire.
Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease
72%-95% resolved
Asthma
69% improved
Type 2 diabetes
82%-98% resolved
Urinary stress
incontinence
44% resolved
Venous stasis
disease
95% resolution
of venous
stasis ulcers
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Osteoarthritis/
degenerative
joint disease
41% resolved
Once we receive the questionnaire from you, our
staff will review it and invite you to attend an
introductory session held at our clinic. This
two-hour session will provide you with all the
information you’ll need to take the next steps in
planning for surgery.
The Bariatric Surgery Program at Fletcher Allen
353 Blair Park Road
Williston, VT 05495
(800) 358-1144
(802) 847-3330
FA X (802) 847-0733
O NL I NE www.FletcherAllen.org/weightlosssurgery
P H O NE
Gout
72% resolved
Relative risk of mortality
reduced by 89% in a five-year period
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Overview
Obesity is a life-threatening disease affecting 1 in
3 adults in the United States. Morbid obesity
brings with it:
• increased risk of serious health conditions
• s ocial, psychological and economic
challenges
• a shorter life expectancy
You’ve probably made several attempts to take
control of your weight through diet and exercise.
But for many, that is not enough.
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric
surgery, has been shown to provide the longest
period of sustained weight loss in patients who
have tried other approaches without success.
Bariatric surgery has also been shown to resolve
or improve obesity-related health conditions,
including Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and
obstructive sleep apnea.
Getting started/next steps
Determining whether you are a candidate for
weight loss surgery is the first step. According to
guidelines set by The National Institutes of
Health (NIH), you may be a candidate for
surgery if:
• y ou have a body mass index (BMI) of at
least 40
• y ou have a BMI of at least 35, with one or
more serious obesity-related conditions such
as diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea
• y ou have a history of repeated attempts at
non-surgical weight loss
• you are at least 18 years old
• y ou are prepared to make healthy changes to
your eating and exercise habits
The Bariatric Surgery team at Fletcher Allen
will help you determine whether you are a
candidate for surgery. Contact our office at
(802) 847-3330 to get started, or visit our website
at www.FletcherAllen.org/weightlosssurgery.
Types of surgery
We offer the following types of surgeries:
• G
astric Bypass (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass):
In this procedure, stapling creates a small
stomach pouch. The pouch holds about 3-5
ounces of food. The remainder of the
stomach is not removed, but is completely
stapled shut and divided from the stomach
pouch. The outlet from this newly formed
pouch empties directly into the middle
portion of the small intestine, thus bypassing
calorie absorption and the duodenum (the
first portion of the small intestine).
Results: you can expect to lose 75% of your
excess body weight within three years after
surgery.
• T
he Adjustable Gastric Band or Lap Band:
Gastric banding limits the amount of food
you can eat at one time. During the
procedure, the gastric band is placed around
the stomach, dividing it into two parts: a
small upper pouch and a lower stomach. The
upper pouch holds about 4 ounces of food.
Results: you can expect to lose 45% of your
excess body weight in the first 18 months
after surgery if you continue to exercise and
choose healthy foods.
• G
astric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy):
A sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure
that limits the amount of food you can eat by
reducing the size of your stomach. In this
procedure, a thin vertical sleeve of stomach is
created using a stapling device. The sleeve
typically holds approximately 3-5 ounces of
food. The excised portion of the stomach is
removed.
Results: you can expect to lose 50-60% of
your excess body weight within three years
following surgery.
Our team approach
Your surgeon and the Bariatric Surgery team can
help you understand the advantages and risks
associated with each of these procedures. Our
team includes surgeons, a nurse practitioner, a
registered nurse, dietitians and a psychologist, all
of whom work with you to help you achieve
successful, long-term weight loss. It’s important
to remember that weight loss surgery will only
work as well as the effort you invest in adopting
a healthy and active lifestyle.